Archives for January 2016

New Sony Instant Savings Promotion: Cameras, Lenses, Flashes, Cybershots

Sony launched a new 2-week promotion good until Valentine’s Day (2/14/16) offering instant savings on some of their Lenses, and Flashes and interchangeable Lens Cameras, and Cybershots. You can find all participating items nicely organized at B&H Photo.

Imported Nikon 50mm f1.8D for $99 w/free S&H

The action continues when you scroll further down the eBay Deals (it can take half a day to go through them all). If you are going to take a chance on an imported grey-market lens, a simple prime lens with a double figure price is about as low of a risk one can take. Which brings us to the imported grey-market new-condition Nikon 50mm f1.8D Lens offered for $99 with free shipping by eBay seller “Peach Photo” (99.8%), with a limit of 50 per customer. Perfect quantity limit if you are planning to have an Oprah moment at your office or living room, “Look under your chairs, you get a 50, you get a 50, and you get a 50, and you get a 50!”

Speaking of Nikon primes, also imported grey-market new-condition, it is the Nikon 50mm f1.8G with a UV filter and cleaning kit going for $174 with free shipping by eBay seller “6ave” (98.8%) with a limit of 50 per customer. It comes with a one-year warranty from Six Avenue, not from Nikon USA.

Since we are talking low priced Nikon imports, the grey market new condition Nikon SB-300 Flash is offered for $120 with free shipping with a limit of three per customer by eBay seller Peach Photo.

Fujifilm Instax Share Smartphone Printer SP-1 for $135~

The Fujifilm Instax Share Smartphone Printer SP-1 is currently on sale for just under $135 at Amazon by Amazon itself with a limit of two per customer. The shipping estimate is “February 4” as of the time of writing. It is in-stock from other lesser-known 3rd-party sellers over there, but I do not know if they are authorized dealers.

I also don’t know the authorized dealer status of the following seller, but it is one of the featured eBay Deals, it is the above printer bundled two 10pks of Instax Instant Film for $149 with free shipping by eBay seller “PhotoVideo4Less” (99.9%), with a limit of five kits per customer.

Samsung WB350F Travel-Zoom (Wifi, NFC, 21x optical) for $140

More eBay Deals action this time it is the Roberts Imaging (Roberts Digital of the Great Midwest) eBay store that is offering the new condition Samsung WB350F (EC-WB350FBPBUS) compact travel-zoom with 21x optical zoom, Wifi and NFC, for $140 with free shipping with a limit of five per customer.

Sony LCS-EBB Body Case for a5000/a5100 for $8 with free shipping

The black Sony LCS-EBB Body Case for the Sony a5000/a5100 is currently going for $8 with free shipping in Adorama. I don’t know if it fits any other models… The brown goes for $9 with free shipping and fits the a5000… Check forums and reviews to see if any other models can fit…

GoPro HERO4 SILVER for $338

The new condition GoPro HERO4 SILVER action camera is currently on sale for $338 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon itself and Adorama and B&H Photo. You may have to add it to the shopping cart to see the price depending on your logged-on status.

Alternately it is also offered for $319 with free shipping by eBay Seller AllNewShop (99.4%) but there is no information about warranty status in the listing.

While we are on eBay, NewEgg’s eBay store is offering the new condition 2TB Seagate Backup Plus Slim USB 3.0 Portable External HDD for $70 with free shipping, in either silver or black, with a limit of five per customer.

GoPro Camera HERO3+ Silver for $199

To the eBay Deals we check upon, where the eBay store of Focus Camera focuses on the new condition GoPro Camera HERO3+ Silver on sale for $199 with free shipping with a limit of five per customer.

Speaking of eBay, the first generation new condition Google Chromecast is on sale for $26 with free shipping, with a limit of 50 per customer from eBay seller “BlueProton” (99.3%). Over 5000 units got sold according to the stats over there.

Weekly Fry’s Promo Codes: Manfrotto, Lowepro, Wolverine, etc

The promo codes for email subscribers to the Fry’s Electronics email list for the week of 1/31 to 2/6 in 2016 include:

+ unspecified Sony Cybershot P&S camera (20mp, 2.7″ LCD, 8x optical) for $88
+ Monster Villain Action Camera for $100
+ MANFROTTO Compact Advanced Black Tripod (MKCOMPACTADV-B) for $70
+ LOWEPRO SLING EDGE 250AW SLINGSHOT EDGE 250AW for $60
+ WOLVERINE F2D MIGHTY – 7 in 1 Film to Digital Converter for $100

NOTE: the items listed above assume a “limit 1” per item and the offer is good in-store and online. If something’s different I will write it next to the item. This makes it easier to read, because most items are “limit 1” and good in-store and online.

(ENDED) AquaTech Sensory Gloves for $30 w/free S&H

This daily deal expired… For more action, check the B&H Featured Deals page

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Open Box Canon 70D w/18-135 STM IS and 1yr warranty for $1000

In addition to the previously mentioned Canon 70D body only kits, there’s another open-box option at Adorama, you can get the open-box 70D with 18-135mn EF-S IS STM for $1000 with free shipping and a one year Canon USA warranty.

Imported Canon 70D body only for $650

More eBay Deals action, we return to the Get It Digital eBay store with an imported grey-marked DSLR that was part of a Kit With Lens but was separated from the lens and sold separately. This time it is the new condition Canon 70D body only going for $650 with free shipping with a limit five per customer. There is no mention of warranty in the listing.

At authorized Canon USA dealers, the 70D body only kit goes for $1000, but it includes various free accessories and promotional rewards at some retailers such as B&H Photo and Adorama.

Another option, somewhere in-between, you can get it in open-box condition with a 1-year Canon USA warranty for $800 at Adorama.

4TB Samsung D3 Station USB 3.0 3.5″ Desktop External Hard Drive for $100

Back to the eBay Deals we go, where NewEgg’s eBay store is offering the new condition 4TB SAMSUNG D3 Station USB 3.0 3.5″ Desktop External Hard Drive, model STSHX-D401TDB, for $100 with free shipping with a limit of five per customer. The pixels need their backups!

B + W 77mm Circular Polarizer Multi Coated Glass Filter for $90

The B + W 77mm Circular Polarizer Multi Coated Glass Filter is currently on sale for $90 with free expedited shipping at Adorama. This is model number 66-044844… This is part of the 1800+ specials at Adorama

Pentax 50mm f1.8 DA for $90 to $91

The Pentax 50mm f1.8 DA lens is currently going for $90 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon itself but it is in “temporarily out of stock” state, so the shipping date is uncertain… If you prefer something more deterministic, it goes for $91 with free S&H and it is in-stock as of the time of writing at B&H Photo and Adorama

… Speaking of Adorama, they have nearly 50 Pentax Lenses on sale…

Open Box Canon EF 40mm f2.8 STM for $119

The Canon EF 40mm f2.8 STM lens is available in open-box condition for $119 with free expedited shipping from Adorama. This is described as “Open Box-Packaging may show some wear and tear. Includes all original accessories and full 1 year Canon USA warranty.”… This is one of 500+ Camera and Photo Specials at Adorama…

Refurbished DJI Phantom 3 Advanced Quadcopter Drone for $650

The DJI Phantom 3 Advanced Quadcopter Drone currently goes for $800 in new condition (eg Amazon) but if you are a fan of manufacturer refurbished products, you can get it for $650 with free shipping by BuyDig’s eBay store. Limit five per customer.

Speaking of eBay, if you are photographing out and about in the cold and semi-howling wind, eBay seller “HomieGear” (99.3%) is offering new-without-tags One-Size-Fits-All Beanie Hats for $2 each with free shipping from Southern California. Three color schemes are available (grey, black, blue), with a limit of 50 per customer. But wait there’s more! They also have an automatic offer, “Buy 3 Get 1 half-off”. It happens automatically in the shopping cart for quantities that are multiples of 4. It’s a essentially $1 off if you buy four of them. This is expensive enough to qualify as a “Noisy Designer Fashion” item 😉

Imported Canon 6D Body for $1000

To the Trending eBay Deals we go, where eBay seller “GetItDigital” (99.5%) is offering the imported grey-marked new-condition Canon 6D body only for $1000 with free shipping, with a limit of five per customer.

Based on the eBay listing, this does not specify whether it comes with seller’s warranty. It definitely does not come with a Canon USA warranty. This camera was part of a Canon 6D with Lens kit, but they are selling the camera and the lens separately to “share” the kit discount with the customers 🙂

In new condition from authorized Canon USA dealers, the 6D body only kit goes for $1400 but it also comes with a variety of free accessories and promotional rewards at B&H Photo and Adorama.

Yet another option (if you have no use/need for the extra accessories) is open-box condition of the Canon USA version with a 1-year Canon USA warranty going for $1270 at Adorama.

Open Box Canon EF-S 10-22mm f3.5-4.5 USM for $450

If you are a fan of open-box camera gear, the Canon EF-S 10-22mm f3.5-4.5 USM is available in Open Box condition for $450 with free shipping at Adorama. Per the description there, this is:

“Open Box-Packaging may show some wear and tear. Includes all original accessories and full 1 year Canon USA warranty.”

Sony a7 II Body + $170 Rewards + Sony Case for $1700

If you are interested in the Sony a7 II body only kit, there is a special offer at B&H Photo, you pay the standard authorized dealer price of $1700 and in addition to the camera kit, you also receive the official Sony soft carrying case kit (LCSELCB) and 10% promotional rewards ($170~) to be used in future purchases.

Sony a7R II Body + $200 Gift Card for $3200

If you were about to pull the trigger on the Sony a7R II body only from an authorized dealer, B&H Photo is sweetening the pie a little bit by including a FREE $200 B&H Photo Gift Card with your order. Look for the tab with the “Free $200 Gift Card” sign on it at the B&H Photo Product Page.

Nikon DSLR Combined Purchase Discounts expire 1/30/16 (D3300 up to D4s)

The current iteration of the Nikon DSLR Combined Purchase Instant Discounts expires on 1/30/16. You can find the current iteration of the offers nicely organized by DSLR (D3300 all the way up to the D4s) at B&H Photo. Lens options vary depending on the DSLR level and sensor size.

Lowepro Vertex 100 AW Backpack for $180

All the new gear purchased during the 2015 holiday season deserve their own brand new bags. Or at least that’s the excuse one may need to use to convince the Spouse CFO to approve the purchase 😉 Regardless, B&H Photo is now offering the Lowepro Vertex 100 AW Backpack (for Digital Camera Equipment and most 14″ Laptop Computer (Black)) for $180 with free expedited shipping. This is a limited time offer but I do not know when it expires.

Canon CarePak 13-month FREE Accident Insurance Offer extended for Eligible purchases made up to 2/27/16 (19 Canon DSLRs and Lenses Eligible)

The Canon CarePak 13-month FREE Accident Insurance for some of their camera gear has now been extended for purchases of eligible products made until 2/27/16. A total of 19 Canon DSLRs and Lenses are eligible. You have to manually activate the 13-month free insurance using the serial number of your product through the Canon Carepak website. You can find the eligible Canon products nicely organized at B&H Photo.

Refurbished Nikon D7200 body for $770 (w/90-day Nikon-USA warranty)

Adorama has another manufacturer-refurbished Nikon DSLR, this time a more recent model, discounted perhaps partially thanks to the announcement of the D500 APS-C flagship. It is the manufacturer-refurbished Nikon D7200 body only for $770 with free shipping and a 90-day Nikon USA warranty.

(ENDED) Datacolor Spyder5PRO Display Calibration System for $109

This offer expired… For more action, check the B&H Featured Deals page

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Refurbished Nikon D5300 body only for $400

We have two more back to back refurbished Nikon D5x00 DSLR offers from Adorama. We start with the manufacturer refurbished Nikon D5300 body only offered for $400 with free shipping and a 90 day Nikon USA warranty. Offer ends 1/31/16 or earlier if sold out.

Refurbished Nikon D5200 w/18-55 VR and 64GB SD for $380

The other refurbished Nikon D5x00 offer at Adorama is the manufacturer refurbished Nikon D5200 with 18-55mm DX VR with a 90 day Nikon USA warranty along with 2% rewards and a 64GB Lexar Class 10 UHS-I U1 SDXC Memory Card included by Adorama for $380 with free shipping. Offer ends 1/31/16 or earlier if sold out.

Lowepro Pro Runner BP 450 AW II Camera Backpack for $150

If you are looking for a more system type of a camera backpack, the Lowepro Pro Runner BP 450 AW II Camera Backpack is on sale for $150 with free shipping at Adorama. Offer ends 2/5/16.

120GB SanDisk 2.5-Inch SSD Plus for $40 {or 240GB for $70}

If you want to build a performance moat around your terabytes of storage (they are called “terrabytes” if you store the hard disk drives underground [I just made it up]), the 120GB SanDisk 2.5-Inch SSD Plus (SDSSDA-120G-G25) is on sale for $40 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon itself (limit 4) and by Best Buy on eBay (limit 5; free Store Pickup also an option).

If 120GB is not enough storage, the 240GB version goes for $70 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon itself with a limit of two per customer.

Pre-order new Olympus E-M10 II w/14-42 Limited Edition for $900

Never a frown with silver-brown! Olympus has a new Limited Edition of the E-M10 Mark II micro.four.thirds camera along with a 14-42mm lens available for pre-ordering for $900 at Adorama and B&H Photo and Amazon itself.